Add 8/70 and 49/42
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 7/42
8/70 + 49/42 is 269/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
49/42 = 49 × 5/42 × 5 = 245/210 - Add the two like fractions:
24/210 + 245/210 = 24 + 245/210 = 269/210 - So, 8/70 + 49/42 = 269/210
In mixed form: 159/210
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